[EmpireWF]

From today's NY Daily News, the two teams named of possibly or probably having interest in Alex Rodriguez this off-season are the Anaheim Angels and Chicago White Sox.

The White Sox surprised me but their GM has been interested in A-Rod for awhile now and could offer a good package for him.

I just think it's a matter of when this off-season A-Rod finds a new home because there's no way he can be back in 07.

[LSC9901]

I'm not a big fan of the Yankees so I don't follow them real close. Why do you feel he cannot be back next year ?

[EmpireWF]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I'm not a big fan of the Yankees so I don't follow them real close. Why do you feel he cannot be back next year ?

His complete stay in NY has been nothing but a failure. He does decently in the regular season but as a Yankee, in the post-season, he's barely able to get a hit.

Some guys (Jim Leyritz among them) think that Joe Torre moving him down to 8th in the line-up for the playoffs was the final blow and he can't come back. Add to the fact the animosity between A-Rod and Jeter, there's no way he'll ever feel comfortable in New York.

He's got to move on.

[Trashed]

K-Rod is great if you are down 10-3 he can hit a 2 run home run or if you are leading early against the D-Rays or Royals he'll hit a homer or maybe get a hit. When it means something he's useless...just like me.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Trashed

K-Rod is great if you are down 10-3 he can hit a 2 run home run or if you are leading early against the D-Rays or Royals he'll hit a homer or maybe get a hit. When it means something he's useless...just like me.

Now, now Trashed...what's with the negativity man?...come on change that avatar...mount a comeback....you can't be remembered as the GTG equivalent of A-Rod hitting in the playoffs...its all mental man...A-Rod will bounce back and so will you.

[MVB]

I think the Yankees should keep A-Rod, not necessarily so he can play for them, but so that he can't play with another team. You know, if he leaves New York- he'll play wonderfully. I really don't want him hitting 60+ homers for another team...

[EmpireWF]

Does it matter if he hits a bunch of HRs, eventually breaks the HR record and countless other statistical mountains...if you can never win with the guy?

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Now, now Trashed...what's with the negativity man?...come on change that avatar...mount a comeback....you can't be remembered as the GTG equivalent of A-Rod hitting in the playoffs...its all mental man...A-Rod will bounce back and so will you.

who has a better year next year, Trashed or A-Rod ?

of course A-Rod has a $25 million head start

[MJHMarc]

What about me? I've risen to the top of the GoTeamsGo organization.

And to believe I started as a janitor here.

[Trashed]

Originally Posted by simple simon

who has a better year next year, Trashed or A-Rod ?

of course A-Rod has a $25 million head start

Shoot! I wont make $25 HUNDRED dollars in 2007! Hey, Hey now what is this Dr. Phil? You guys psychoanalyzing my avatar? Well i'll be honest as much as I think A-Rod sucks I say he has the better 2007 because I am "Stuck in Folsom Prison (come on sing along ITS JOHNNY CASH!!!) and time keeps rollin' on...and I hear that train a rollin'...on down to San Antone!"

[chsbletz]

The teams that want A-Rod should be very careful about what they ask for. When John Hart was GM of the Indians several years ago, he did some research and learned a very interesting fact. Specifically, it is that if one player on a MLB roster makes more than 13% of the team's total player payroll, it is counter-productive. It creates real dissension among his teammates. Apparently, he checked out several such situations, and the result was always the same---lousy team chemistry.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by MVB

I think the Yankees should keep A-Rod, not necessarily so he can play for them, but so that he can't play with another team. You know, if he leaves New York- he'll play wonderfully. I really don't want him hitting 60+ homers for another team...

That's generally what happens when the Red Sox get rid of players.

[legend]

There is no way the Yankees can bring him back. They have failed miserably in the exact same way four three seasons in a row; to do it again would be totally stubborn, stupid, and cost them too much credibility with their fan base. A-Rod has to go, in the best deal that is available.

[Trashed]

Originally Posted by legend

There is no way the Yankees can bring him back. They have failed miserably in the exact same way four three seasons in a row; to do it again would be totally stubborn, stupid, and cost them too much credibility with their fan base. A-Rod has to go, in the best deal that is available.

I think A-Rod will stay a Yankee because Torre "The Sleeper In The Dugout" likes him. The reason he likes him is he's a just like Torre...a lazy, good for nothing who did absolutely nothing to earn a dime of his outrageous salary since 2004. And for legend's comment it's valid but I don't think the Yankees care about their fanbase anymore. They will watch Yes and fill that stadium no matter what washed up former all star is on the field. I mean Randy Johnson will be pitching for them in 2007...that kinda says it all!!! Losing money? I'd pay A-Rod and the Old Unit double their salary to leave the team and play for whoever is stupid enough to take them!!!

[chsbletz]

A-Rod can veto any trade that the Yankees work out, so it won't be easy to get rid of him. As bizarre as it seems, I think the best solution is for the Yankees to sign another third baseman, in addition to Rodriguez. He would need to be someone who could field reasonably well and hit .250 or better. If he had postseason experience, that would be a bonus. Rodriguez plays well enough during the regular season, so give him the majority of playing time then. But, it would be important to give the other guy a reasonable amount of time as well. Then, when the postseason arrives, put the other guy on the postseason roster, but not A-Rod. The other guy could bat in the 8 or 9-hole, so his modest batting average wouldn't matter as much. Obviously, A-Rod would be bummed by being left off the playoff roster, so the team could tell him, "If you don't like it, work out a deal with another team for next season, and we'll take a look at it." I know it sounds crazy, but the Yankees have painted themselves into a corner with the contract they agreed to with Rodriguez, so they will have to be creative to get out of it.
(Incidentally, the Indians will not be re-signing Aaron Boone, so he would be a viable possibility. The Pirates' Joe Randa would be another.)